Tag: Matt Gaetz
After fiery debate, ‘Warning Shot’ bill passes House
By Margie Menzel, The News Service of Florida After a nearly two-hour debate that focused on Florida’s controversial “stand your ground” law, the state House…
What is on the agenda for Florida lawmakers today
BILL TAKES AIM AT SHARK FIN SALES: The Senate Environmental Preservation and Conservation Committee will consider a proposal (SB 540), filed by Sen. David Simmons,…
Charlotte’s Web bill sails through first House committee
House Bill 843, the bill widely referred to as “Charlotte’s Web,†this morning passed its first committee of reference in the Florida House of Representatives….
Greyhound racing under attack in Tallahassee
Opponents of greyhound racing said Wednesday they are renewing efforts to end a requirement that some pari-mutuel facilities run dog races to be able to…
INYR: Interview with Rep. Matt Gaetz
On IN Your Head Radio today, I interviewed State Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Ft. Walton Beach) on his bill that would legalize a strain of cannabis…
The green light for Charlotte’s Web is definitely on
On Monday, I reported that Rep Matt Gaetz’s bill to legalize Charlotte’s Web, the strain of cannabis that helps children deal with extreme seizure, had…
On Tap in the Capital: Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2014
Legislature: BILLS COULD LIMIT NURSING HOME LAWSUITS: House and Senate panels are scheduled to take up bills (HB 569 and SB 670) that would place…
Medical Marijuana Meet and Greet reschedule for Feb. 26
Come and hear Peyton and Holley Moseley share the incredible story about their daughter, RayAnn and her fight with epilepsy. Learn from State Representative Matt…
Weekend Buzz: Possible indictment, another town hall and fundraisers
Are the Feds about to indict a local elected official? That is the rumor that has dominated county politics over the Thanksgiving weekend. The daily…
Matt Gaetz wants to legalize fireworks
Are Cherry Bombs and M80s in our future? State Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fort Walton Beach) wants to make fireworks — the booming ones we buy…
Buzz: Baby Gaetz could have worthy competition for Daddy Gaetz’s senate seat
Our sources are telling us that former State Sen. Durell Peaden is considering a run for Senate President Don Gaetz’s seat next year. The senate…
Are You Ready to Rumble? Stand Your Ground: El Baby Gaetz vs. The Unchained (see poster)
SaintPetersBlog.com is having fun with the proposed debate on Stand Your Ground between Rep. Matt Gaetz and executive director of the Dream Defenders, Phillip Agnew….
